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Roof Survey in Broxted
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Broxted. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. For older village homes like those around Broxted, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why book us in Broxted
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% customer satisfaction
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Roof survey in Broxted
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on any day of the week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. We survey flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and people most often book us about slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and standing water on a flat roof.
In a small place like Broxted, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Broxted (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Broxted
About 1.4 miles north-east lies Horham Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Broxted has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. The flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport covers Broxted, or comes right up to its edge. If the drone is used for your survey, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Stansted Airport station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Broxted is about 7 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Roofs in Broxted get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Our Essex coverage includes Broxted and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We work across the CM6 postcode area for roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as St Mary's Mews and Cranham Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Brick End (1 mile south), Henham (2 miles west), Debden Green (3 miles north), Fuller's End (3 miles west) and Elsenham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (7 miles north), Halstead (15 miles east) and Great Dunmow (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Broxted
For rail, the closest station is Stansted Airport station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Places near Broxted
More services for Broxted
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Broxted: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Broxted?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Broxted is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broxted?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I book a survey in Broxted?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Broxted
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Broxted, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
For a price for roof surveys in Broxted, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.